I've been following these suspension threads in anticipation of some front end work on my 87SDL. I have noticed that the use of syl-glid or similar product is usually as a lubricant to aid in the placement of the rubber type bushings. After reading this thread and understanding the point of not wanting lubricated bushings in place at the end of the procedure that would counter act the fuction of the bushing, I would offer this thought.
I am a commercial diver and in our business we have latex rubber tubular seals on the wrist and necks of our dry suits, these seals have a very high coefficient of friction and will often time rip as your hand or head is forced though them. At over a $100 a peice to revove and replace plus the loss of work this can be an expensive problem. Some times divers will use soap or soapy water as a lubricant to help. A couple of years ago an old North Sea diver wised us up. The best lubricate is K-Y jelly! Its' water based, thick, and eventually dries completely. We buy a dozen tubes at a time, the junior most diver gets this job, its hilarious when he gets some 17 yearold girl or a 60 year old lady at the register(Big Party! Just Some of the guys coming over! I'm dating your daughter/freind/spouse!) You can buy CVS generic at $2.99 a tube. One tube should last about 2 or three front end as a little lube goes along way and the right lube makes life alot easier!!! Slippery hell yeah!! Try it, you may like it!!